Nitin Shinde ordained Deacon at Bristol Cathedral on Sunday 6th July
churchadmin2025-07-15T12:45:27+01:00On Sunday 6th July 2025, Nitin Shinde was ordained as a Deacon in the Church of England at Bristol Cathedral. Surrounded by family and friends, Nitin marked this deeply significant moment alongside his wife Nikita, and sons Stephen and Shalom.
We’re delighted to share photos of the service and celebrations, as well as Nitin’s own moving reflection from the day — a testimony of faithful calling, quiet perseverance, and a deeper “yes” to a life already rooted in service.
From Nitin:
My story begins in India, shaped by my father’s ministry and my work as a social worker. Even then God was whispering a call, a call I now recognise more clearly. When I moved to the UK 22 years ago that whisper became a nudge, then a conviction. In serving families facing deep challenges I have seen God at work – quiet, present and faithful.
Though I cannot always speak his name aloud, I try to live his love ‘ my sheep will listen to my voice’ John 10;16. I have heard that voice- steady through struggle , tender in weakness- and I am responding.
I began training for ordained ministry at Sarum College Salisbury in September 2023. Today as I am ordained as a Deacon in the Church of England I give thanks for the support of my family and friends .
Nikita my wife, a Senior Nurse at the GWH, Steven and Shalom our sons working with British Rail as a Trainee train driver and in Customer Service respectively.
Ordination is not a new beginning but a deeper YES to a life I have already been living , a servant’s path shaped by grace offered back to the one who called me.
Please remember me and the Shinde family in your prayers.
Nitin Shinde
Photos from an Informal Evening Service to welcome the Revd. Nitin to Christ Church, Swindon on Sunday 6th July 2025, at 4pm: